Late 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Violinist 'Sans Souci' With Marble Base by Léon Tharel for Susse Frères

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Late 19th century french patinated bronze sculpture of violinist 'Sans Souci' by Léon Tharel for Susse Frères

By: Léon Tharel, … more Late 19th century french patinated bronze sculpture of violinist 'Sans Souci' by Léon Tharel for Susse Frères

By: Léon Tharel, Susse Frères
Material: bronze, metal, marble
Technique: cast, patinated, hand-crafted, metalwork
Dimensions: 9 in x 6.5 in x 9.5 in
Date: late 19th century, circa 1890
Style: Belle Époque, Romanticism
Place of origin: France

Antique reclining violinist "Sans Souci" made of cast bronze with Tharel signature and Susse stamp (Susse Frères). 19th century with. The piece is a detailed bronze sculpture with red Levante marble base. In general has good condition (see the pictures for details). The creator was Leon Tharel (1858–1902) who was a French sculpture and the manufacturer was Susse Frères foundry. The Susse Frères firm was established in 1839 by brothers Michel Victor Susse and Amedee Susse, who set up a foundry in Paris. The company was famous for producing exceptionally cast bronzes, which often featured impressively applied patinas. In addition to works of sculpture, Susse Frères made delicate parts for furniture and clocks, collaborating with several French sculptors to produce refined designs. The company continued to be run by Susse family members until the 1970s. less